an open mind
an open mind
A willingness to give someone or something a fair and thorough consideration before making a judgment or decision. If you're not going to have an open mind about this, I don't see how we're going to have a productive discussion about it. I know you think that Morton is a dullard, but try to keep an open mind—once you get to know him better, you'll find that he's really quite funny. I was nervous bringing my new boyfriend home to meet my parents, but they assured me that they were going in with open minds.
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*open mind
a mind or attitude that is open to new ideas and opinions. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; keep~.) Please try to be nice and keep an open mind. It's all not as bad as you think.
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open mind
A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas, as in Her open mind could see merit in the new method. This phrase is often put as keep an open mind, as in The judge cautioned the jury to keep an open mind while hearing the evidence. [First half of 1800s]
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- open mind
- with an open mind
- go in(to something) with an open mind
- think long and hard before (doing something)
- think long and hard before (one) (does something)
- put one through paces
- know (someone or something) through and through
- know through and through
- think long and hard
- put (something) through its paces